This heading will show the official abbreviation for each award and order, as used in the printed
version of the Middle Kingdom Order of Precedence.

Letters

Post-nominal letters are those letters that follow a gentle's name, frequently referred to as
“alphabet soup”. Kingdom law dictates those awards and order that will allow the use of letters and
it should be pointed out that not all honors convey this privilege. When used, they should be listed
in order of precedence, not in the order earned.

Title

A title is defined as a formal appellation attached to a person or family by virtue of office, rank,
hereditary privilege, attainment or as a mark of respect; especially, such as an appellation as an
indication of nobility. Typically, titles precede the given name. However, there are cultures in which
this is not the case. The titles listed herein are the common English variant. For a list of
authorized alternatives, see Corpora Appendix C: Titles of Rank.

Form of Address

This is the appropriate style for a gentle of this rank.

Precedence

Where the award or order can be found in the Middle Kingdom Order of Precedence.

Reason Given

These are the reasons an award or order is usually given. However, it is still at the discretion
of Crown.

Law

This is where references to the award or order can be found. Some will be found in Corpora, and
some will be found in Midrealm Law.

Blazon

The heraldic blazon of the badge or regalia as registered with the SCA College of Arms.

First Recipient

This is the first recipient acknowledged to have received this award or order according to the
online Order of Precedence.

None by virtue of this Order. However, the recipient will be of County or Duchy rank.

Form of Address

None by virtue of this Order. However, the recipient will be of County or Duchy rank.

Precedence

Conveys no Precedence (See notes)

Reason Given

Automatic to Consort upon descending from the throne after one full reign.

Law

Corpora VII.A.4.e and Midrealm Law IX-106

Blazon

(Tinctureless) A wreath of roses.

First Recipient

Diane Alene - Oct 10, 1970

Notes

The Order of the Rose is a Society-wide Order, though the governance and precedence varies
from kingdom to kingdom. In the Middle Kingdom, the Order of the Rose has undergone several
changes throughout its history. At one point, it was a polling order and conveyed a Patent of
Arms to the recipient. During this time, it ranked equal with the rest of the bestowed
peerages.

Royal Augmentation of Arms

OP Abbreviation

RAug

Letters

None

Title

None

Form of Address

None

Precedence

Conveys no precedence

Reason Given

Typically for service to the Crown above and beyond the call of duty.

Law

None

Blazon

At the Crown's discretion

First Recipient

The OP is missing data on this award

Notes

This is the lesser of the two augmentations. To be registered with the College of Arms,
the augmentation must follow most rules for submission.

Kingdom Augmentation of Arms

OP Abbreviation

KAug

Letters

None

Title

None

Form of Address

None

Precedence

Conveys no precedence

Reason Given

Given for long and dedicated service to the kingdom above and beyond the call of duty, and
when no other award would adequately convey the esteem in which the recipient is held by
Crown and Kingdom.

Law

None

Blazon

At the Crown's discretion

First Recipient

Barony of Northwoods - Oct 4, 1975

Notes

This is the greater of the two augmentations. Though it conveys no precedence or rank, this
is perhaps the highest honor that the Crown can bestow upon a subject, due to its rarity of
use. To be registered with the College of Arms, the augmentation must follow most rules for
submission.

Award of Arms

OP Abbreviation

AoA

Letters

A.O.A.

Title

Lord/Lady

Form of Address

My Lord/My Lady

Precedence

After Companions of the Order of the Gaping Wound.

Reason Given

Given for many diverse reasons.

Law

Corpora VII.A.2.a.1

Blazon

None

First Recipient

Haakon Redbeard - Jan 1, 1971 by TRM Franz and Abrizhade

Notes

The Award of Arms is Society-wide. Orders and awards from other kingdoms that convey an
Award of Arms will be listed in the Midrealm Order of Precedence at this level.

Order of the Gaping Wound

OP Abbreviation

OGW

Letters

C.G.W.

Title

Lord/Lady

Form of Address

Companion of the Order of the Gaping Wound

Precedence

Before Award of Arms, and after Orders of the Dragon's Barb/Cavendish Knot/White
Chamfron/Red Company and the Award of the Dragon's Tooth.

Reason Given

Given to those who, on the field of Society combat, had suffered a hurt requiring surgery
or other hospital care.

This Order was closed after Oct 1975 and no new members shall be admitted to the Order. The
Order does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous.

Award of the Dragon's Tooth

OP Abbreviation

ODT

Letters

R.D.T.

Title

Lord/Lady

Form of Address

Recipient of the Dragon's Tooth

Precedence

Equal to Orders of the Dragon's Barb/Cavendish Knot/White Chamfron/Red Company, before
Order of the Gaping Wound, and after the Awards of the Purple Fret/Queen's Favor/Doe's
Grace/King's Chalice.

Reason Given

Given to those who have performed dramatic deeds in the Arts Martial on behalf of the
Middle Kingdom, above and beyond service normally expected of the subjects of the Crown.

Law

Midrealm Law XVII-200

Blazon

Or, on a pale vert three fangs palewise Or.

First Recipient

Merowald de Sylveaston - Jan 1, 1971 by TRM Franz and Abrizhade

Notes

The Award does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. As an
award, it can be granted to the same gentle more than once. This was originally the Order
of the Dragon's Tooth. On March 25, 2006, the Order was disbanded and all Companions were
converted to Recipients. This was done to reflect actual practice. There were many recipients
that were inducted into the Order multiple times, which does not make sense.

Order of The Dragon's Barb

OP Abbreviation

ODB

Letters

C.D.B.

Title

Lord/Lady

Form of Address

Companion of the Order of the Dragon's Barb

Precedence

Equal to Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the Cavendish Knot/White
Chamfron/Red Company, before Order of the Gaping Wound, and after the Awards of the Purple
Fret/Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace/King's Chalice.

Reason Given

Given for proficiency on the field of archery or exemplary service in furthering such field.

Law

Midrealm Law XVII-800

Blazon

(Fieldless) A dragon's tail palewise, barb to chief, within and issuant from an annulet
vert, scaly argent.

The Order does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous.

Order of The Cavendish Knot

OP Abbreviation

OCK

Letters

C.C.K.

Title

Lord/Lady

Form of Address

Companions of the Order of the Cavendish Knot

Precedence

Equal to Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the Dragon's Barb/White
Chamfron/Red Company, before Order of the Gaping Wound, and after the Awards of the Purple
Fret/Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace/King's Chalice.

Reason Given

Given to those who have shown proficiency on the field of rapier combat or exemplary service
in furthering such field.

Law

Midrealm Law XVII-1000

Blazon

(Fieldless) Four Cavendish knots conjoined in cross vert

First Recipient

John Inchingham, Hoskeld Thorleiksson, Palymar of the Two Baronies, Alfred of Chester,
Eyrny Ormarsdottir, Daibhid Ruadh MaclLachla, and Grimkirk ap Greymoor - May 8, 1993 by TRM
Finn and Garlanda

Notes

The Order does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous.

Order of The White Chamfrom

OP Abbreviation

OWC

Letters

C.W.C.

Title

Lord/Lady

Form of Address

Companions of the Order of the White Chamfron

Precedence

Equal to Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the Dragon's Barb/Cavendish
Knot/Red Company, before Order of the Gaping Wound, and after the Awards of the Purple
Fret/Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace/King's Chalice.

Reason Given

Given to those who have shown proficiency on the field of equestrian activities or exemplary
service in furthering such field.

The Order does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous.

Order of The Red Company

OP Abbreviation

ORC

Letters

C.R.C.

Title

Lord/Lady

Form of Address

Companions of the Order of the Red Company, or Sergeants of the Red Company

Precedence

Equal to Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the Dragon's Barb/Cavendish
Knot/White Chamfron, before Order of the Gaping Wound, and after the Awards of the Purple
Fret/Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace/King's Chalice.

Reason Given

Given to those who have shown proficiency and leadership in melee and/or tournament combat.

Law

Midrealm Law XVII-1300

Blazon

Gules, two flanged maces in saltire argent.

First Recipient

Seventeen gentles were inducted into this Order on Aug 18, 1994 by TRM Finn and Garlanda

Notes

The Order does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. Companions
of the Order will occasionally wear a red cloak. By Kingdom Law, once a Companion of this Order
has been elevated to the Order of the Chivalry, they may no longer style themselves as Sergeants
of the Order, but may still be addressed as Companions of the Order. The Order is now essentially
a two-tier order, with the second tier being called Captains of the Red Company. These Captains
are Companions of the Order of the Gold Mace.

Award of the Purple Fret

OP Abbreviation

APF

Letters

A.P.F.

Title

Lord/Lady

Form of Address

Recipients of the Purple Fret

Precedence

Equal to the Awards of the Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace/King's Chalice, after the Orders
of the Willow/Silver Oak, and before the Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the
Dragon's Barb/Cavendish Knot/White Chamfron/Red Company.

Reason Given

Given for long and devoted service to a group, office, or kingdom.

Law

Midrealm Law XVII-300

Blazon

Or, a fret purpure.

First Recipient

Caellyn y'Vearn Fitzhugh - Oct 13, 1972 by TRM Andrew and Anne

Notes

The Award does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. As an
award, it can be granted to the same gentle more than once. It is believed by many that this
was once an order, and there are those that style themselves as Companions of the Order of
the Purple Fret. A search of kingdom law by the Kingdom Seneschal has not revealed any evidence
to support this. More likely, the Order of the Purple Fret was created by scribes who accidentally
used the word Order instead of Award. It still happens today.

Award of the Queen's Favor

OP Abbreviation

AQF

Letters

A.Q.F.

Title

Lord/Lady

Form of Address

Recipients of the Queen's Favor.

Precedence

Equal to the Awards of the Purple Fret/Doe's Grace/King's Chalice, after the Orders of
the Willow/Silver Oak, and before the Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the
Dragon's Barb/Cavendish Knot/White Chamfron/Red Company.

Reason Given

Given to those that have demonstrated courtesy and chivalry on or off the field, as well
as kindness to those around them.

Law

Midrealm Law XVII-400

Blazon

Azure, a sword proper enfiled of a wreath of flowers argent, slipped and leaved vert.

The Award does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. As an award,
it can be granted to the same gentle more than once. The Award was renamed the Award of the Doe's
Grace on May 6, 1988.

Award of the Doe's Grace

OP Abbreviation

ADG

Letters

A.D.G.

Title

Lord/Lady

Form of Address

Recipients of the Doe's Grace.

Precedence

Equal to the Awards of the Purple Fret/Queen's Favor/King's Chalice, after the Orders
of the Willow/Silver Oak, and before the Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the
Dragon's Barb/Cavendish Knot/White Chamfron/Red Company.

Reason Given

Given to those that have demonstrated courtesy and chivalry on or off the field, as well
as kindness to those around them.

Law

Midrealm Law XVII-409

Blazon

Azure, a sword proper enfiled of a wreath of flowers argent, slipped and leaved vert.

The Award does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. As an
award, it can be granted to the same gentle more than once. The Award was formerly called
the Award of the Queen's Favor and was renamed on May 6, 1988, in honor of Duchess Eislinn
the Patient; the doe was a prominent charge on her arms. In practice, there are two versions
of this award.It is given for courtesy and chivalry, as stated in kingdom law, and it is
given for service to the crown. In this second variation, the text will generally read "this
sign of the Queen's favor, the Award of the Doe's Grace."

Award of the King's Chalice

OP Abbreviation

AKC

Letters

R.K.C.

Title

Lord/Lady

Form of Address

Recipients of the King's Chalice

Precedence

Equal to the Awards of the Purple Fret/Queen's Favor/Doe's Grace, after the Orders of
the Willow/Silver Oak, and before the Award of the Dragon's Tooth and the Orders of the
Dragon's Barb/Cavendish Knot/White Chamfron/Red Company.

Reason Given

Given to those that have displayed excellence and authenticity in their chosen fields.

The Order does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous.

Grant of Arms

OP Abbreviation

GoA

Letters

G.O.A./td>

Title

The Honourable Lord/The Honourable Lady

Form of Address

His Lordship/Her Ladyship

Precedence

After the Orders of the Greenwood Company/Bronze Ring/White Lance/Gold Mace/Evergreen, and
before the Orders of the Willow/Silver Oak.

Reason Given

Usually given to Great Officers of State after six months service in office, it is also given
for distinguished and outstanding accomplishment in any area.

Law

Corpora VII.A.2.a.3, Midrealm Law III-101 and Midrealm Law IX-107.

Blazon

None

First Recipient

Andrew of Seldom Rest and Roland de Tourqrise - Oct 9, 1971

Notes

The Grant of Arms is Society-wide. Orders and awards from other kingdoms that convey a Grant
of Arms will be listed in the Midrealm Order of Precedence at this level. Great Officers of
State will also receive a Dragon Crest with their Grants of Arms. This crest is reserved for
Grants of Arms by virtue of service as a Great Officer of the Midrealm.

Order of The Greenwood Company

OP Abbreviation

OGC

Letters

C.G.C.

Title

The Honourable Lord/The Honourable Lady

Form of Address

His Lordship/Her Ladyship or Companions of the Order of the Greenwood Company or Foresters
of the Greenwood

Precedence

Equal to the Orders of the Bronze Ring/White Lance/Gold Mace/Evergreen, after the Order of
the Dragon's Heart, and before the Grant of Arms.

Reason Given

Given to those that have shown excellence in two of three areas of archery; skill, service
and the arts and sciences

The Order does convey a Grant of Arms if the individual does not already have one.

Order of The Gold Mace

OP Abbreviation

OGM

Letters

C.G.M.

Title

The Honourable Lord/The Honourable Lady

Form of Address

His Lordship/Her Ladyship or Companion of the Order of the Gold Mace or Captains of
the Red Company.

Precedence

Equal to the Orders of the Greenwood Company/Bronze Ring/White Lance/Evergreen, after
the Order of the Dragon's Heart, and before the Grant of Arms

Reason Given

Given to Companions of the Order of the Red Company who have shown both excellence and
leadership in melee and/or tournament combat, and who have trained others in these skills.

Law

Midrealm Law XVII-2600

Blazon

Gules, two flanged maces in saltire within a bordure Or.

First Recipient

Alaric le Fevre - Apr 8, 2000 by TRM Finn and Tamara.

Notes

The Order does convey a Grant of Arms if the
individual does not already have one. By Kingdom Law, once a Companion of this Order has been
elevated to the Order of the Chivalry, they may no longer style themselves as Captains of the
Order, but may still be addressed as Companions of the Order. This Order is essentially the
second tier of the Order of the Red Company. That is why companions are addressed as Captains
of the Red Company (not a typo.) When this Order was first established, recipients were styled
as Lieutenants of the Red Company. Apparently, the rank of Lieutenant was not used in period,
so it was changed to Captain.

Order of The Evergreen

OP Abbreviation

OE

Letters

C.E.

Title

The Honourable Lord/The Honourable Lady

Form of Address

His Lordship/Her Ladyship or Companion of the Order of the Evergreen

Precedence

Equal to the Orders of the Greenwood Company/Bronze Ring/White Lance/Gold Mace, after the
Order of the Dragon's Heart, and before the Grant of Arms

Reason Given

Given to those who have both taught and shown excellence in one or more of the arts, sciences
or research.

Law

Midrealm Law XVII-2500

Blazon

(Fieldless) A pine tree per pale purpure and Or.

First Recipient

Jurgen von Baden - Apr 15, 2000 by TRM Finn and Tamara.

Notes

The Order does convey a Grant of Arms if the individual does not already have one.

Order of The Dragon's Heart

OP Abbreviation

ODH

Letters

C.D.H.

Title

The Honourable Lord/The Honourable Lady

Form of Address

His Lordship/Her Ladyship or Companions of the Order of the Dragon's Heart

Precedence

After Court Baronies, before the Orders of the Greenwood Company/Bronze Ring/White
Lance/Gold Mace/Evergreen

Reason Given

Given to those who have performed services on behalf of the Middle Kingdom above and
beyond service normally expected of subjects of the Crown.

Law

Midrealm Law XVII-700

Blazon

Argent, a heart vert scaly argent.

First Recipient

Duncan MacGregor and Roland de Tourgrise - Oct 13, 1973

Notes

The Order does convey a Grant of Arms if the individual does not already have one.

Court Barony

OP Abbreviation

Court

Letters

None

Title

Baron/Baroness

Form of Address

Your Excellency, My Lord Baron, My Lady Baroness

Precedence

After Territorial Baronies, and before the Order of the Dragon's Heart

Reason Given

Typically, service to the Crown above and beyond that normally expected by the Crown's subjects.

Law

Corpora VII.A.2.a.2

Blazon

Silver Coronets with six pearls (spheroids), ornamented as they see fit.

First Recipient

Signy Dimmridaela - Dec 31, 1970 by TRM Franz and Abrizhade

Notes

The honor does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous.
This honor is Society-wide.

The honor does convey an Award of Arms if the individual was not already armigerous. This
honor is Society-wide.

Knight

OP Abbreviation

KSCA

Letters

K.S.C.A.

Title

Sir/Dame

Form of Address

Sir Knight/Dame Knight

Precedence

Equal to the Orders of Master of Arms/Laurels/Pelicans, after Viscounty, and before Territorial
Baronies.

Reason Given

The candidate must be considered the equal of his or her prospective peers with the basic
weapons of tournament combat.

Law

Corpora VII.A.4.a

Blazon

A white belt; also a circular chain.

First Recipient

Cariadoc of the Bow - Dec 31, 1969

Notes

The Bestowed Peerages all convey a Patent of Arms. Although Dame is the official SCA female
title, many prefer to use the title Sir. Knights are required to swear fealty to the Crown.
This Order is Society-wide.

Master of Arms

OP Abbreviation

MSCA

Letters

M.S.C.A.

Title

Master/Mistress

Form of Address

My Lord/My Lady

Precedence

Equal to the Orders of Knights/Laurels/Pelicans, after Viscounty, and before Territorial Baronies

Reason Given

The candidate must be considered the equal of his or her prospective peers with the basic
weapons of tournament combat.

Law

Corpora VII.A.4.a

Blazon

A white baldric

First Recipient

Komura Shimitsu and Moonwulf Starkaaderson - May 29, 1976

Notes

The Bestowed Peerages all convey a Patent of Arms. Masters at Arms are not required to swear
fealty to the Crown. This Order is Society-wide.

Order of The Laurel

OP Abbreviation

OL

Letters

O.L.

Title

Master/Mistress

Form of Address

My Lord/ My Lady

Precedence

Equal to the Orders of Knights/Masters at Arms/Pelicans, after Viscounty, and before
Territorial Baronies

Reason Given

The candidate must have attained the standard of excellence in skill and/or knowledge equal
to that of his or her prospective peers in some area of the Arts or Sciences. Furthermore,
the candidate must have applied this skill and/or knowledge for the instruction of members
and service to the kingdom to an extent above and beyond that normally expected of members
of the Society.

Law

Corpora VII.A.4.b

Blazon

A laurel wreath.

First Recipient

Abrizhade de Medina and Diane Alene - May 8, 1971
by TRM Iriel and Morna

Notes

The Bestowed Peerages all convey a Patent of Arms. This Order is Society-wide.

Order of The Pelican

OP Abbreviation

OP

Letters

O.P.

Title

Master/Mistress

Form of Address

My Lord/ My Lady

Precedence

Equal to the Orders of Knights/Masters at Arms/Laurels, after Viscounty, and before
Territorial Baronies

Reason Given

The candidate must have attained the standard of service to the
Society or any of its branches equal to that of his or her
prospective peers, which is above and beyond that normally
expected of members of the Society.

Law

Corpora VII.A.4.c

Blazon

A chapeau; also a Pelican in its piety; also a Pelican vulning
itself..

First Recipient

Cariadoc of the Bow - May 8, 1971 by TRM Iriel and Morna.

Notes

The Bestowed Peerages all convey a Patent of Arms. This Order is Society-wide.

Viscounty

OP Abbreviation

Visc

Letters

None

Title

Viscount/Viscountess

Form of Address

Your Excellency, My Lord Viscount, My Lady Viscountess

Precedence

After County, before Bestowed Peerages.

Reason Given

Automatic upon descending from the throne after one full reign as Territorial Prince or Princess.